# variStretch vs Blue Mode Drive

The clearest difference is price: variStretch at $5.99 against Blue Mode Drive's $12.99. Blue Mode Drive's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

variStretch costs $5.99 and Blue Mode Drive $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for variStretch against 5.0 for Blue Mode Drive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | variStretch | Blue Mode Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varistretch/id6744925479/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-mode-drive/id6746537638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Kajii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777441634) | [Reinarc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469876288) |

## What reviewers say

### variStretch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varistretch/id6744925479)

This app allows real-time audio speed manipulation without altering pitch. It offers three distinct playback modes and adjustable buffer settings for precise control over sound processing.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed adjustment (0.5-2.0x), Tape mode (speed & pitch change), Phase Vocoder mode (speed only), Adjustable buffer size, Buffer clear function, AUv3 host compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blue Mode Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-mode-drive/id6746537638)

This plugin emulates a classic blues overdrive pedal with nuanced, touch-sensitive tones. It offers dual modes and advanced modeling for dynamic sound shaping, integrating seamlessly with macOS and iOS DAWs.

**Highlights:** Classic blues overdrive emulation, Dual Mode Switch (Standard/Custom), Parametric NAM Modeling, Touch-sensitive dynamics, Cross-platform AUv3 support, Optimized M1/M2 performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is variStretch free?

variStretch costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Mode Drive free?

Blue Mode Drive costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, variStretch or Blue Mode Drive?

variStretch and Blue Mode Drive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do variStretch or Blue Mode Drive have ads?

Neither variStretch nor Blue Mode Drive shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*